AI Summary
GRO Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization led by Shikha Bhakoo, focuses on relationship-based grantmaking, providing a total of $133K in grants to 22 grantees in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis for funding opportunities. Nonprofits interested in engaging with GRO Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
AKANKSHA EDUCATION FUND INC
New York, NY
$533.6K
26%
COLLEGIATE SCHOOL INC
New York, NY
$205K
10%
THE SPENCE SCHOOL
New York, NY
$160K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$11.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GRO FOUNDATION C/O SHIKHA BHAKOO?
No. GRO FOUNDATION C/O SHIKHA BHAKOO does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GRO FOUNDATION C/O SHIKHA BHAKOO give?
GRO FOUNDATION C/O SHIKHA BHAKOO primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Colorado, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are GRO FOUNDATION C/O SHIKHA BHAKOO’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GRO FOUNDATION C/O SHIKHA BHAKOO fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GRO FOUNDATION C/O SHIKHA BHAKOO make each year?
In 2024, GRO FOUNDATION C/O SHIKHA BHAKOO awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $133 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GRO FOUNDATION C/O SHIKHA BHAKOO fund recently?
In 2024, GRO FOUNDATION C/O SHIKHA BHAKOO awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include AKANKSHA EDUCATION FUND INC, COLLEGIATE SCHOOL INC, and THE SPENCE SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GRO FOUNDATION C/O SHIKHA BHAKOO?
GRO FOUNDATION C/O SHIKHA BHAKOO does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.